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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1588, 1665
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(Blude-,) Blwid-, Blood-unlaw, n. [Blood n. 3.] A fine for bloodshed. — 1588 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 532.
The sowme … of James Hagy fleschouris blwid vnlaw 1665 Forbes Baron Ct. 261.
The bailȝie ordaines the said Andro Alexander to pey … fyfty poundes of blood wnlaw
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